Our Staff
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Sav
Lead InstructorSav grew up in Spartanburg/Boiling Springs, SC. Sav loves horror movies and has 2 cats. A former Barista and Toddler Assistant Teacher, Sav loves gardening, watching movies and playing video games when not in the kitchen. Favorite Ingredient: Garlic. Favorite Savory Recipe: Chicken Lettuce Wraps. Favorite Dessert: Chocolate Pie. Best "Food" Childhood Memory: "Going out to my grandpas garden and picking ingredients for salads. As he cooked he would pretend he was a famous chef, do a silly voice and over-explain our TV dinners." Favorite TV Chef: Anne Burrell. Best advice for new cooks: Don’t stress too much when you’re cooking- as long as you have fun with it everything will turn out fine. Mistakes make it yours; and don’t be afraid to scrap something and try again if you need to.
Eve
InstructorEve grew up in Fort Mill! She attends York Tech Community Collge and LOVES dogs! When not in the kitchen, Eve loves reading, going on walks, and listening to podcasts. Favorite Ingredient to Use: White Chocolate Chips. Favorite Savory Recipe: Burrito Bowls. Favorite Dessert: Cheesecake. Best "Food" Childhood Memory: Baking a cake with her Grandma. Favorite TV Chef: Buddy Vastro. Best Advice for New Cooks: Don't be afriad to experiment!
Lexi
InstructorHi! I'm Lexi Bennett, I'm 17 and I've grown up in Fort Mill, SC my entire life. I have always loved cooking and baking and am so excited to have found such an awesome place like Flour Power. I'm even more excited to meet all the new faces and friends that I'll be joining this summer! My favorite ingredient is definitely cinnamon, I add it to pretty much anything. My favorite dessert is 100% a Krispey Kreme donut- nothing beats it. When I was younger I remember baking with my grandma in her kitchen and just having so much fun getting to spend time with her and my sister. Also, she let me lick the spoons so I can't complain too much. My best advice to give to new cooks is to have fun with it and not get too worried over every little detail. Mistakes are only learning experiences, and next time you'll be able to do it again even better.
Zoe
InstructorZoe has lived in 5 different states growing up, but has been in Fort Mill for 7 years now! She used to play golf competitively, but has started learning to kickbox recently! When not teaching cooking and kitchen skills, she is a nursing student at USC-Lancaster! She also loves to read and try new restaurants/cafes in our area! Favorite ingredient to use: Dark Chocolate Chips. ("I add them to a lot of muffins and breads that I make, and chocolate chip pancakes are my favorite!") Favorite Savory Recipe: My mom's Chicken Pot Pie! We make it every year in the fall and it's always delicioius! Favorite Dessert: Tiramisu Best "Food" Childhood Memory: I always love cooking with my parents for Thanksgiving because we invite family and friends to eat with us; there's always room for everone at our house! Favorite TV Chef: Bobby Flay Best Advice for New Cooks: It's okay to make mistakes! Sometimes, the "uh-ohs" still taste delicious!
Sarah
Manager/Lead InstructorSarah grew up in New Jersey and came to the Carolinas to attend college. She graduated from Winthrop University with a BS in early childhood education in 2012 and is currently obtaining her Masters Degree. She has always loved to bake. When she was little, she didn't like to put things in the oven herself and would make someone else do it for her. Eventually, she started trying more meal recipes instead of just desserts. Now, one of her favorite things to do is to come home from school and make something interesting for dinner. Sarah is in her 10th year of teaching 3rd grade in Fort Mill, SC. She loves to dance, cook, sew, and make art. She took ballet classes most of her life, and enjoys designing fashion. Favorite ingredient to use: Butter. Favorite savory recipe: Roasted Corn Salad. Favorite dessert: Key Lime Pie. Best "food" childhood memory: Pasta--her mom is Italian and the family ate a lot of pasta! Favorite TV chef: Julia Child (even though she's not on TV anymore!) Best advice for new cooks: Don't be afraid to try new techniques!
Sophia
Lead InstructorSophia was born and raised in Charlotte NC, She has always loved working with kids, even from a young age. She was a competitive dancer from ages 4-18 and continues to teach dance on the weekends. She is now a 3rd grade teacher in CMS and LOVES what she does. Favorite Ingredient: Garlic. "I think that adding garlic to any meal makes it better!: Favorite Savory Recipe: "There is nothing in the world I love more than pasta, I love its versatility ( cold, hot, different shapes, sizes etc.. )" Favorite Dessert: "As a desert l enjoy anything that was made with or has chocolate in it." Favorite TV Chef: "Being Italian, Chef Giada De Laurentiis was always on the TV in our house and we loved trying to create her meals." Best Advice for New Cooks: "My best advice for new cooks is the be patient and follow the recipe!"
Lynsey
Expert Baking Guest InstructorLynsey is a native Charlottean! She loves to bake and spend time with her family. When she's not in the kitchen, Lynsey works with Ally Bank and also enjoys baking delicious and beautiful hand decorated cookies at her own business-Crumbz Bakery (you have to check it out!). Yum!! Watch for our special Cookie Decorating Workshops by Lynsey--you do not want to miss these! Favorite ingredient to use: Vanilla bean paste. Favorite savory recipe: Chicken and Dumplings. Favorite dessert: Cheesecake. Best "food" childhood memory: Baking with her grandmother. Favorite TV chef: Ree Drummond--The Pioneer Woman. Best advice for new cooks: Never use imitation vanilla!
Ginger Cason
Studio Owner/Operator & Lead InstructorGinger grew up in Whiteville, NC and graduated from East Carolina University (Go Pirates!). She learned to cook by spending time in the kitchen with her parents, grandparents, and family members--all amazing southern cooks who rarely used recipes. She honed her cookie baking skills with her cousins and favorite babysitters Karen and Freda! She worked as a physical therapist in the geriatric setting for over 20 years. After working as a traveling therapist, she missed her home state and moved to Huntersville NC in 1998. Ginger is married to Rob and they have 3 daughters: Keely (17), Alaina (14), and Sadie (12)--all budding chefs who need to learn how to clean the kitchen! She enjoys reading (especially reading cookbooks like novels), church activities, spending time with family, and watching her daughters dance. Favorite Savory Recipe: Shrimp Burgers with Roasted Okra & Tomatoes. Favorite dessert: Crème Brulee. Best "food" childhood memory: Fried Chicken with Carolina Treet BBQ Sauce and Grandma's Butter Beans. Favorite TV chef: Katie Lee. Best advice for new cooks: Experiment!! The recipe is just a guide.
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